England forced to select new team for Pakistan series after coronavirus outbreak in 1st team

Three England players and four backroom staff have tested positive for Covid-19, with the rest of the squad deemed close contacts.

England's limited-overs squad has been forced into self-isolation two days before the start of the ODI series against Pakistan following seven positive Covid-19 tests among the team's players and management The ECB have confirmed the Royal London ODIs and the Vitality IT20s against Pakistan will go ahead. Ben Stokes will return to England duties and captain the squad which will be named in the next few hours.